Psalm 97

Psalm 97English Standard Version (ESV)

The Lord Reigns

97 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.3 Fire goes before himand burns up his adversaries all around.4 His lightnings light up the world;the earth sees and trembles.5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,before the Lord of all the earth.

6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,and all the peoples see his glory.7 All worshipers of images are put to shame,who make their boast in worthless idols;worship him, all you gods!

8 Zion hears and is glad,and the daughters of Judah rejoice,because of your judgments, O Lord.9 For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;you are exalted far above all gods.

10 O you who love the Lord, hate evil!He preserves the lives of his saints;he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.11 Light is sown[a] for the righteous,and joy for the upright in heart.12 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!

Psalm 147:12-20

Psalm 147:12-20English Standard Version (ESV)

12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!Praise your God, O Zion!13 For he strengthens the bars of your gates;he blesses your children within you.14 He makes peace in your borders;he fills you with the finest of the wheat.15 He sends out his command to the earth;his word runs swiftly.16 He gives snow like wool;he scatters frost like ashes.17 He hurls down his crystals of ice like crumbs;who can stand before his cold?18 He sends out his word, and melts them;he makes his wind blow and the waters flow.19 He declares his word to Jacob,his statutes and rules[a] to Israel.20 He has not dealt thus with any other nation;they do not know his rules.[b]Praise the Lord!

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